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University

UF student workers largest recipients of minimum wage increase

By Lianna Hubbard | Nov. 29, 2020

Hundreds of students workers will earn new wages in 2021

Metro

Formerly incarcerated Gainesville resident and activist girlfriend fight for criminal justice reform

By Alan Halaly | Nov. 29, 2020

Walker was released from jail after more than 8 months on Nov. 3

Kadzban holds the Rapa Nui flag. The flag depicts a Reimiro, a moon-shaped ornament worn by Easter Island natives, and two heads at each end of it.

Sports

Easter Island to Gainesville: Documenting Izzy Kadzban’s journey to international soccer

By Declan Walsh | Nov. 29, 2020

UF soccer player Izzy Kadzban's Rapa Nui roots paved the way for a decorated international soccer career prior to her college play.

Tre’Vez Johnson (16), Jesiah Pierre (40) and Rashad Torrence II (22) celebrate in the Gators game against Kentucky in The Swamp on Nov. 28.

Sports

You want ‘Bama? Don’t play like Saturday

By River Wells | Nov. 29, 2020

So far, Dan Mullen cleared his biggest hurdle.

The Gators' pushed back their 2020-2021 debut yet again due to another COVID-19 outbreak. This time, Florida's opponent, Oklahoma, caused the cancelation.

News

Oklahoma-Florida canceled due to COVID-19 concerns

By Evan Lepak | Nov. 29, 2020

UF is scheduled to start its basketball season on Dec. 6 against Stetson after a COVID outbreak forced Florida and Oklahoma to cancel their game.

Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller (32) at the Commodores' game against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri, on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020.

Sports

Play like a girl

By River Wells | Nov. 29, 2020

Vanderbilt kicker Sarah Fuller trotted on the field, stepped back from the tee and did her job.

Tight end Kyle Pitts celebrates after catching a touchdown pass versus Kentucky Nov. 28. Pitts projects as a top-10 pick in Thursday's NFL Draft.

Sports

Florida bests Kentucky in lackluster fashion

By Payton Titus | Nov. 28, 2020

UF beat UK 34-10 at The Swamp Saturday afternoon. It was Kyle Pitts' first game back since UGA.

University

UF Indigenous American Student Association asks U.S. Americans to decolonize Thanksgiving

By Aurora Martínez | Nov. 26, 2020

UF organization invites to shift the focus of Thanksgiving to a celebration of gratitude and harvest

Opinion

I lost my senses to COVID-19. Now I can’t eat meat

By Gabriel Acosta | Nov. 26, 2020

It has been seven months since I was first admitted to the hospital, and in those seven months I have not had the joy of being able to smell. My sense of smell is completely gone. My sense of taste is so distorted that no foods taste the same as they did before I had COVID-19.

Joe Yzaguirre (middle) tested positive for COVID-19 mid-May. After a 17-day battle with the virus, he passed away on June 5.

University

UF IFAS works to improve farmworker conditions during pandemic, but workers say they need government aid

Nov. 25, 2020

Joe Yzaguirre was a farmworker crew leader in Immokalee, Florida, where he bussed workers to farms each day.

Gators kicker Evan McPherson said that holidays away from home is one of the sacrifices he makes to play Division I football at UF.

Sports

Turkey or Pigskin?: How the Gators are spending their Thanksgiving during COVID-19

By Payton Titus | Nov. 25, 2020

How do you like your turkey: oven-cooked, fried or served up nice and hot with a little pigskin on the side?

Sophomore Nina Rickards had nine points, eight rebounds and two assists in the Gators first game of the 2020-2021 season.

News

Gators ride hot start past Grambling

By Declan Walsh | Nov. 25, 2020

Florida kicked off the crucial fourth year of coach Cam Newbauer’s rebuild by giving Gator fans a reason to trust the process, serving up a dominant 90-47 victory against Gambling State.

News

Gators begin season Wednesday against Grambling

By Declan Walsh | Nov. 24, 2020

With one of America’s favorite holidays in college basketball’s tip-off marathon fast approaching, UF will take part in the festivities with a familiar matchup versus Grambling State on Wednesday.